Ignition Timing Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform "Engine Tune-up Preparation". (See
ENGINE TUNE-UP PREPARATION .)NOTE:
- The ignition timing cannot be adjusted.
- The M-MDS is required to verify the ignition timing.
- Verify that the ignition timing (M-MDS: SPARKADV) is within the specification using M-MDS function.
Ignition timing
Approx. BTDC 15°
- Verify that ignition timing advances when the engine speed increases gradually.
- If it is not within the specification, refer to "ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING". (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [MZI-3.7] .)